Blanden announces holiday closures
Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S., will be closed Saturday and Tuesday in observance of Christmas. The museum will also be closed on Jan. 2, 2024, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Webster City school board will accept Farley resignation
WEBSTER CITY — The Webster City Community School District board will meet in a special session this morning to accept the resignation of High School Assistant Principal Patrick Farley. This meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. today at the WCCSD Administration Building, 820 Des Moines St., Webster City. According to the published agenda, Superintendent Matt Berninghaus “recommends approval of contractual matters as presented.” The contractual matter referenced is Farley’s resignation.
FDPD investigating shots fired
The Fort Dodge Police Department is investigating an incident of shots fired that happened in the 2200 block of 2 1/2 Avenue North Thursday evening. According to a release from the FDPD, officers were dispatched to that area at about 7:19 p.m. after the Webster County Telecommunications Center received multiple calls from callers reporting hearing multiple shots being fired. When officers arrived, they confirmed shots had been fired, but no injuries or damages were reported. Patrol officers located witnesses and physical evidence in the area and members of the Criminal Investigations ...
Holiday light displays wanted for photo feature
Do you know of a really cool holiday light display in your neighborhood? We want to feature it in the upcoming Countdown to Christmas photo feature. Send the addresses of exceptional light displays to bshea@messengernews.net.
Holiday light displays wanted for photo feature
Do you know of a really cool holiday light display in your neighborhood? We want to feature it in the upcoming Countdown to Christmas photo feature. Send the addresses of exceptional light displays to bshea@messengernews.net.
Share your holiday treat recipes
The Messenger is looking to feature recipes of our readers’ favorite holiday treats in the Dec. 16 Life section. To submit your favorite recipes, email the recipe to kwingert@messengernews.net by 3 p.m. on Dec. 12. Feel free to include photos as well.